A Surprisingly Great Dash Cam That Exceeded My Expectations

A Surprisingly Great Dash Cam That Exceeded My Expectations

I recently replaced our old video recorder with the Ritmix AVR-7152, which I picked up on OZON with a nice New Year's discount. The item number is 2794431892, if you want to check it out.

The manufacturer's description promises a convenient and practical accessory for your car that you can control from any mobile device. It's got a sleek design, a removable compact mount with 3M adhesive, a 6-layer lens, and a wide-angle view of up to 170° with automatic correction for lateral distortions.

The video recorder comes in a sturdy cardboard box with a grey design that caught my eye. The front of the box features the brand, model number, and main features, along with a large image.

The back of the box lists the technical specifications, contents, and other important information. I was impressed by how well everything was packed – nothing was loose or at risk of breaking during transit.

First impressions are everything, and the box didn't disappoint. The side of the box has the brand, model, video resolution, and a shot of the display.

The other side of the box has the same info, but in Belarusian and Kazakh, along with the manufacturer's details, serial number, and barcode.

The box was wrapped in stretch plastic, which made it easy to open. The colorful outer sleeve comes off, revealing a sturdy white cardboard box that's clearly designed to protect the contents during shipping.

I was impressed by how well everything was packed – nothing was loose or at risk of breaking during transit.

Inside the box, you'll find a comprehensive user manual. I was stoked to see that the dash cam comes with a two-sided manual, and a warranty card at the end of the instructions.

The dash cam itself comes in a small matte box, and the lens is covered with an extra protective film.

I've gotta say, the device itself is pretty compact and has a sleek design.

One of the side panels has a power button, which I found to be quite convenient.

The other side has a USB Type-C port for charging (5V) and an AV-IN (RCA) connector for connecting a rear camera, as well as a MicroSD card slot.

The adhesive mount is small and comes with 3M adhesive, which is easy to use and provides a secure hold.

On the back of the mount, you'll find the serial number of the dash cam, which matches the one on the box.

I was stoked to find that the power cord with an adapter for the 12V socket comes in a clear plastic bag.

The adapter for the 12V socket is standard and pretty compact.

I'm glad to see that the dash cam is powered via a modern USB-C port (5V).

The power cord is quite long, so you can easily tuck it under the dashboard trim to keep it out of sight.

The rearview camera is included in the package.

The camera itself is standard-sized with a protective film on the lens.

The cable is super long, and it's definitely long enough to stretch from the dash cam to the back of any sedan.

The mount for the rearview camera uses two screws and 3M adhesive.

Now, let me show you what the dash cam looks like already mounted on the windshield.

I was impressed with how quickly my husband was able to set it up.

The camera itself looks really stylish and, in my opinion, quite beautiful.

The cigarette lighter adapter has a red LED light that indicates power is being supplied to the device.

What really won me over was the mobile app.

I'm really impressed that this dash cam connects to my smartphone via Wi-Fi.

The app is super intuitive, and it's got a ton of settings to play with.

The video quality is seriously impressive - whether I'm viewing it on my phone's screen or expanded to the full display, it looks crystal clear.

Nothing lags or freezes, so I can either keep an eye on the road or quickly switch between settings as needed.

This dash cam records video in one-minute chunks, which gets overwritten when the memory card is full - but it's super easy to download and share the clips via my smartphone.

The whole process is seamless and hassle-free.

This dash cam is a game-changer for anyone who wants to keep an eye on the road and their surroundings.

One of the things I love about this dash cam is that it displays the date and time on every video.

I'm really impressed with how compact it is - it doesn't get in the way of driving at all.

And the cherry on top is that it comes with a simple, intuitive app that lets you download video clips from incident recordings.

For example, during a recent incident, the dash cam even started recording automatically thanks to its built-in G-sensor, which detects impacts.

The video quality is also top-notch, even in low light conditions, thanks to the WDR technology that stabilizes the color palette and corrects overexposure and underexposure.

I'd highly recommend the Ritmix AVR-7152 dash cam as a thoughtful gift for any occasion!